Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Photo courtesy of Chicago Live!

Witness the excitement of Chicago’s extensive performing arts scene during the third annual Chicago Live! festival on September 23-24, 2023. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances every half hour during the two-day event.

The breadth of Chicago’s music, dance, theater and cultural performing artists will be on display with over 80 acts across three stages at Navy Pier. This year’s Chicago’s legendary singer/activist Mavis Staples will headline Chicago Live!

Some of the city’s premier ensembles including Muntu Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Samba, Blue Man Group, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Irish Dance Company and Joel Hall Dancers will perform during the festival.

Chicago Live! runs from noon to 9 pm on September 23 and noon to 6 pm on September 24 at the Lake Stage, Wave Wall and East Stage at Navy Pier.